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The Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Mannheim invites applications for a Professorship (W3) in English Linguistics with a teaching load of 10-12 hours per week. The earliest possible starting point is the beginning of the spring term in February 2009.

While the postholder is expected to be able to represent the field of English linguistics in its entirety, the department specifically encourages applicants with a strong interest in linguistic theory and in the history of English. Experience with successful grant applications would be an asset. The Faculty also values teaching qualifications very highly.

The new faculty member is expected to give seminars and lectures in various study programs, including the interdisciplinary BA program Culture and Economics and MA programs currently in development, for example 'Language, Media, Communication' and 'Culture and Economics'. The postholder is further expected to take part in student selection and in the interdisciplinary PhD program in the faculty.

Employment is conditional on an outstanding PhD dissertation and additional academic achievements, i.e. a second thesis ('Habilitation') or equivalent academic qualifications. The latter could also have been obtained outside academia.

We refer applicants to the requirements of Section 47 LHG of the federal state of Baden-Württemberg for details. The position is full-time and permanent. For applicants currently holding non-professorial positions, the initial contract may be limited to three years.

The University of Mannheim is dedicated to student mentoring and expects the candidate to be regularly present on campus and to move to the Mannheim area. As an equal opportunity employer, the University strives to increase the proportion of female staff in research and teaching. We particularly encourage qualified women to apply. Severely challenged persons will be given preference in case of equal qualifications.

Please send your application including a CV, copies of degrees, a list of publications and teaching experience as a pdf-file. Please address your application to the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Mannheim, Prof. Dr. Johannes Paulmann at the application email listed below.